Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush
out the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance.
Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on
batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean
the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.
Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the bat-
teries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
Repair and disposal
• Batteries do not belong in domestic refuse. Used batteries
should be disposed of at the collection points provided.
• Never open the instrument. If these instructions are not
heeded, the warranty will be null and void.
• Never attempt to repair the instrument or adjust it yourself.
We can no longer guarantee perfect functioning if you do.
• Repairs may only be performed by Customer Service or
authorized dealers. However, always check the batteries and
replace them if necessary prior to making any complaint.
• For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the
device in the household waste at the end of its useful
life. Dispose of the device at a suitable local collection
or recycling point. Dispose of the device in accordance with
EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment). If you have any questions, please contact the local
authorities responsible for waste disposal.
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